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New York Liberty GM Pumped Up For Another WNBA Title Run

It takes a lot of hard work and effort to put together a title-winning team. Jonathan Kolb put in the hours and his work as general manager for the New York Liberty produced a WNBA Championship in the 2024 season.

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Fantasy women's basketball 6-team mock draft: Is Ionescu a first-rounder?

Where did Sabrina Ionescu and the other stars on the Liberty land? Here's how our second fantasy women's basketball mock draft played out.

New York Liberty News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Breanna Stewart Praises Sue Bird for New Team USA Role

Count New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart among those excited about Sue Bird being named women’s national team managing director for Team USA. “It’s really cool for Sue to be the new managing director of USA Basketball,” Stewart said after Thursday’s training camp practice in Brooklyn, according to the New York Daily News.

New York Liberty News / Winsidr / May 6

How the New York Liberty plan to top themselves in 2025

You can’t top the feeling of being a champion. Bragging rights, keys to the city, and a banner all allow you, as an organization, to go into the following season as the automatic favorites to do it all over again. It’s easier said than done, though.

Sabrina Ionescu News / Oregon Ducks on SI / May 6

New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu Stuns At 2025 Met Gala In Manhattan

Former Oregon Ducks National Player of the Year and Unanimous All-American guard Sabrina Ionescu dazzled the denim carpet at the 2025 Met Gala. The Met Gala is a yearly fundraising event for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Costume Institute, which was founded by former editor-in-chief of Vogue and COO of Condé Nast, Anna Wintour, in 2014.

New York Liberty News / 5 GOATs / May 5

Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones pose together at Met Gala wearing custom, designer outfits

Liberty big three, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu and Jonquel Jones were together on the carpet at Monday’s Met Gala event in New York wearing custom, designer outfits alongside team owner Clara Wu Tsai.

New York Liberty News / ESPN / May 5

Lewis Hamilton, Breanna Stewart shine on the 2025 Met Gala's 'red' carpet

Sabrina Ionescu and Saquon Barkley make their debuts at the 2025 Met Gala.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton News / Athlon Sports / May 5

New York Liberty Give Major Betnijah Laney-Hamilton Update

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton has been one of the more consistent players for the New York Liberty throughout the years. However, an injury may sideline her not just from the court but the roster altogether.

Natasha Cloud News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Natasha Cloud Looks To Impress New York Liberty Teammates

Natasha Cloud has been in the WNBA for 10 seasons, so she knows her way around the league and its teams. Cloud, who played for the Phoenix Mercury, saw her zip code change a couple of times in the offseason due to trades.

New York Liberty News / Athlon Sports / May 2

New York Liberty Add Sponsorship Partner with Namesake Insurance

Leave it to the New York Liberty to make a solid partnership deal with another company that bears their name. Yes, indeed, the Liberty are joining forces with Liberty Mutual.

New York Liberty News / Athlon Sports / May 1

New York Liberty Hoping for Rebound Season From Rebekah Gardner

It has been a long and winding road for New York Liberty player Rebekah Gardner, who has dealt with injuries. But Gardner showed up ready to go when the Liberty started preseason workouts.

New York Liberty News / Hardwood Heroics / April 30

Sabrina Ionescu Loving Kobe Bryant’s Daughter Natalia Bryant In Cardigan Fashion During Graduation

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu expressed her admiration for Natalia Bryant’s graduation celebration. In a post on Instagram, Natalia Bryant showcased a few photos of her in “graduation season” style, featuring a collaboration with a jewelry brand.

New York Liberty News / Athlon Sports / April 29

New York Liberty Get Massive Injury Update During Training Camp

The New York Liberty are on a mission to defend their championship in 2025. However, as training camp gets underway, they're already dealing with a few injury concerns.

New York Liberty News / Hardwood Heroics / April 29

Sabrina Ionescu Jersey Gets Serena Williams Husband Alexis Ohanian To Shell Out Money For Daughter Olympia

New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu gets admiration from Alexis Ohanian, husband of tennis legend Serena Williams, as he proudly flexed the WNBA champion’s jersey as part of his prized collection of memorabilia.

New York Liberty News / ESPN / April 27

Liberty 'building to be better' after 2024 title

Breanna Stewart and her Liberty teammates are focused on the present, and that includes defending the WNBA championship.

New York Liberty News / Athlon Sports / April 27

Sabrina Ionescu Makes Bold Personal Statement Before New WNBA Season

The 2025 WNBA season is just around the corner, with the defending champion New York Liberty, along with all 12 other teams, kicking off training camp on Sunday.

New York Liberty News / Hardwood Heroics / April 25

'I Had To Evolve': Sabrina Ionescu Shares Story Of Teammate Annoyingly Playing With Her Ponytail

New York Liberty point guard Sabrina Ionescu admitted to having to “evolve” with how she treats her hair, not only due to the physical demands of playing basketball, but also due to one particular teammate who used to play with her hair.

New York Liberty News / The Lead / April 22

What Will Adja Kane Contribute to the Liberty?

The New York Liberty had only one selection in the 2025 WNBA Draft. With the 38th pick, the Liberty selected France native Adja Kane, a 20-year-old 6-foot-3 center.

WNBA News / The Lead / April 14

New York Liberty Players Who Impacted March Madness

On Sunday, Paige Bueckers and the 2025 UConn women’s basketball team were crowned NCAA Tournament champions. Believe it or not, much of the New York Liberty roster has been there themselves.

Sabrina Ionescu News / Oregon Ducks on SI / April 5

What New York Liberty's Sabrina Ionescu Said About $80 Million Practice Facility In Brooklyn

Former Oregon Ducks star turned WNBA champion with the New York Liberty, Sabrina Ionescu and her teammates are getting a new practice facility as the Liberty announced the construction of an $80 million dollar project in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Betnijah Laney-Hamilton News / Field Level Media / April 1

Liberty F Betnijah Laney-Hamilton (knee) could miss season

New York Liberty forward Betnijah Laney-Hamilton will be sidelined for five to six months following knee surgery. The reigning WNBA champions confirmed Monday that the veteran underwent a procedure in March to repair an acute meniscus injury in her left knee.

New York Liberty News / The Lead / March 22

Unrivaled Had Huge Impact on New York Liberty

In preparation for the upcoming WNBA season, New York Liberty players have been putting in the work with Unrivaled. Unrivaled, the newly founded 3-on-3 league has made a great contribution to helping these pro athletes home in on their ball skills.

Natasha Cloud News / Yardbarker / March 17

Liberty bolster roster with Natasha Cloud acquisition

This trade comes less than two months after the Phoenix Mercury traded Cloud to the Connecticut Sun during the offseason as part of a major deal that included Alyssa Thomas.

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WNBA News / The Spun / February 5